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It is fun to make things in the kitchen! Children can
learn important skills by helping. Here's how they can lend you a helping
hand:
Two-year olds can:
Fold napkins
Scrub fruits and vegetables
Wipe tables
Snap fresh beans
Tear lettuce and salad greens
Break bread for stuffing
Three-year olds can:
Pour liquids into a batter
Mix muffin batter
Shake a milk drink
Spread peanut butter on bread
Crack hard cooked eggs
Four-year olds can:
Wash dishes
Peel an orange or hard cooked egg
Roll bananas in cereal for a snack
Juice oranges, lemons, and limes
Mash soft fruits and vegetables
Crack nuts and remove them from their shells
Five-year olds can:
Set and clear the table
Load the dishwasher
Measure dry and liquid ingredients
Grind fruits, vegetables, or meats
Grate carrots or cheese
Beat eggs with an egg beater